Classical WETA Opera House

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Classical WETA is Washington's home for opera year round.

Classical WETA is Washington's home for opera year round. From December through May, experience the power and passion of the Metropolitan Opera. The rest of the year features performances from leading opera houses around the world, including Washington National Opera.

Upcoming broadcasts

Carmen

The Metropolitan Opera

Saturday, March 7, 2015 - 1:00pm

Composer:

Georges Bizet

Conductor:

Louis Langrée

Richard Eyre’s stunning production returns with its original star, Elina Garanca, who plays the title role of the ill-fated temptress. Roberto Alagna and Jonas Kaufmann take turns playing Carmen’s desperate lover, Don José. Louis Langrée conducts.

La Donna del Lago

The Metropolitan Opera

Saturday, March 14, 2015 - 1:00pm

Composer:

Gioachino Rossini

Conductor:

Michele Mariotti

Joyce DiDonato and Juan Diego Flórez join forces for this Rossini showcase of bel canto virtuosity, set in the medieval Scottish highlands. DiDonato is the “lady of the lake” of the title, and Flórez is the king who relentlessly pursues her, with their vocal fireworks embellishing the tragic plot. This Met premiere production is directed by Paul Curran and conducted by Michele Mariotti.

Previous broadcasts

Die Zauberflöte

The Metropolitan Opera

Saturday, February 28, 2015 - 1:00pm

Composer:

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Conductor:

Adam Fischer

Julie Taymor's transcendent production of Mozart's magical composition, seen this season in its full-length German version, features a youthful cast led by Miah Persson as Pamina, Kathryn Lewek as the Queen of the Night, Toby Spence as Tamino, Markus Werba as Papageno, and Tobias Kehrer as Sarastro. Adam Fischer conducts.

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Arlington National Cemetery

This WETA TV 26 production explores the history, mission and daily operations of Arlington National Cemetery, the final resting place for more than 400,000 Americans. This revered place honors the dead and brings great meaning to the living.